Kakadu National Park Tour: Experience Ancient Rock Art and Spectacular Scenery
4.6
165 Ratings
Darwin City
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Kakadu National Park. Discover ancient rock art, spot wildlife, and embark on an optional 'Jumping Crocodile Cruise' for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Darwin - Join us on the adventure of a lifetime as we uncover the very best Kakadu has to offer.
    We leave tropical Darwin travelling through the rich floodplains towards Kakadu National Park, this 20,000 square kilometre area teeming with wildlife, important Aboriginal rock art sites, and diverse landscapes.
  • Adelaide River - Our first stop of the day is an optional Jumping Croc Cruise on the Adelaide River or a visit to the Fogg Dam Conservation Centre. The traditional lands of the Limilngan-Wulna people (who are active in the reserve’s management) are one of the most spectacular places to explore the diverse wildlife of the Top End, home to numerous species of birds, turtles, water pythons and of course the iconic Saltwater Crocodile.
  • Bowali Visitors Centre - Learn about our rich indigenous culture and history.
    Break here for lunch (at own expense)
  • Kakadu National Park - World Heritage Listed, Kakadu National Park is home to teeming wildlife, spectacular views and some of the world’s oldest and best preserved art.
  • Ubirr - Visit the sacred site of Ubirr rock (itinerary may visit Nourlangie due to seasonal weather), dating back some 20,000 years, witness some of the most ancient rock galleries in the world.
  • Cahills Crossing - Famous for the wide stretch of water, this is the best place to spot crocodiles!
What's Included
  • Kakadu Park Pass entry fee included
  • Accredited outback driver guide with tour commentary
  • Jumping Crocodile Cruise (if option KDC-B is selected)
  • Small group tour in air conditioned mini-coach
  • Australian wildlife sightings in their natural habitat
What's Not Included
  • Meals not included, guests will have an opportunity to support locals and buy lunch along the way.
  • Travel insurance is highly recommended
  • Hotel transfers pre/post tour itinerary to a nominated pickup point.
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

Join us for an unforgettable tour of the breathtaking Kakadu National Park, one of Australia’s most ancient and magnificent natural attractions. View multiple species of fauna, including the opportunity to see Saltwater Crocodiles from the vantage point of Cahills Crossing lookout! Immerse yourself in the rich history of World Heritage Listed Kakadu National Park during a guided exploration, marvelling at over 20,000 years of rock art and the stunning view from Ubirr rock.

For an extra fee, you can enhance your experience with an optional ‘Jumping Crocodile Cruise’ (option KDC-B).

  • A minimum moderate level of fitness is required to complete the walks.
  • Limited storage space on our vehicle, baggage kept to 1 x 5-7kg day bag per person.
  • Child fare prices apply from 6 to 12 years old. This tour is not suitable for children 5 years old and under, due to the nature and walking involved.
  • Autopia Tours reserves the right to alter the route or itinerary schedule during seasonal weather fluctuations and/or during park closures due to traditional landowner ceremonies.
  • Please ensure you have checked the average temperatures for the time of year you are travelling and have packed adequate clothing.
Location
Travelodge Resort Darwin
Cavenagh Street
Our main meeting point for this tour will be outside the entrance to the Travelodge Darwin, 64 Cavenagh Street @ 7.30am. Please wait out the front gates and not in the hotel foyer, to avoid missing the bus.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nat_lou10
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent tour - This was a very long day but well worth the trip. We believe that due to the weather , the trip may have been changed from ubirr Rock and cahills crossing, which was disappointing. Emily and Darrel did a great job taking us around with interesting facts of the scenery as we drove out. The jumping crocodiles are fantastic, but we had already done Fog Damn on a previous trip, so we went with the jumping crocodile cruise. Once that was over, we drove out to Kakadu. The long drives are broken up by stopping at the corroboree pub to buy sandwichs for lunch and then stopping at an art gallery in Jaibru to eat lunch. Then, to nourlangie for the walk around the rock art where Emily explained through the different drawings. Our biggest problem was in the afternoon. The long day meant we didn't leave Kakadu until late afternoon, and unfortunately, there was a very bad accident on the Arnhem highway, our only way back to Darwin. We had to detour back to Jaibru for 30 minutes before the call came through that the highway would be closed for the night. Unfortunately for Emily, it meant driving the 6-hour detour through Pine Creek back into Darwin. Circumstances that weren't anyone's fault, but it did make a longer day even more difficult.
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844meikes
Feb 12, 2024
Beautiful scenery, wildlife and rock art with a great guide! - We had an incredible day out to Kakadu with Becks as our guide. She was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with fun facts on our long drive to the National Park. The rock art and scenery at Kakadu is breath-taking and well worth the long day tour. We didn't opt for the croc cruise but luckily we saw a crocodile (plus birdlife) in the wild at Fogg Dam while the rest of the group went on the cruise. It was like our own private safari!
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Maryellen31406
Feb 8, 2024
Wildlife & Aboriginal life & art - Emily was a 1st rate guide! She had to speak & drive a huge van at the same time. She was extremely knowledgeable about everything from wildlife to politics of the national park to Aboriginal culture.
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Kim_a
Feb 5, 2024
Fantastic!! - Absolutely fantastic day !! Highly recommend .. Kakadu is a magical place .. tour guide was full of information and very very happy to share their knowledge and experiences with the group
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Vacation438080
Feb 2, 2024
A must see experience!! - A tour made very enjoyable by our very knowledgeable guide Emily! Everything ran to time whilst aking into consideration all our needs! Many thanks Emily.
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Davidcrossey
Jan 30, 2024
Leigh went the extra mile even during unfavourable conditions - Our trip to Kakadu looked troubled from the start given the recent heavy rain in Darwin and surrounds, as expected for the wet season. My partner and I went to do the Jumping Croc tour but unfortunately we seen no crocs due to the really high (and fast flow) of the Adelaide river - smart crocs staying out of it! Ironically we seen a couple of salties in the wetlands driving up to the cruise. When we got to Corroberee, our guide Leigh checked in with HQ as he was advised the Mary River was peaking out and predicted to spill across the bridge, which would have effectively left us stranded in Kakadu - they made the right call and decided to turn back for safety. Whilst frustrating as a guest, we understood what we were getting into given the season and safety comes first! Leigh was a fantastic tour guide from the get-go, telling us interesting facts and stories about the local environment, fuana and flora, as well as informing us about social issues in the area. He went the extra mile when he was advised to take us back to Darwin and showed us some extra spots on the way back. I hope to re-book with Autopedia in the future as they deserve the business, fantastic team. P.S. it's apparant Leigh loves fishing; if anyone is really into fishing and Leigh is your guide, enjoy the hot tips and recommendations!
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Jacquelinec759
Jan 25, 2024
Brilliant day whatever the weather - This was a fantastic trip and certainly lived up to our expectations. The 2 women tour leaders Emily and Becks were outstanding in keeping us informed of everything. Their knowledge of local artwork and area were superb. Loved the driving by Emily with the running commentary. We had opted for the Croc Cruise on the Adelaide river which again was a good hour spent watching the crocs and the man feeding them. The stop at the Bart Hut Mount Bundey was very good. Excellent hosts and great food. A good few hours spent here due to the Monsoon and flooding. What was truly outstanding is the fact that the owner of this tour company came out to rescue us in a SUV bus. Thank you all for a brilliant day and showing us respect.
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U3049wbmelissah
Jan 19, 2024
Awesome - Our guides were Becs & Emily lovely girls. Very knowledgeable, friendly. Scenery amazing. Music & singalong good too
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Mel_75_s
Mar 30, 2024
Magestic - This was a long day, but totally worth it. Unfortunately I had to make a call to Autopia when 15 minutes after our stated pick up time, we were still waiting at our accomodation to be picked up. I had booked after hours the previous day and was assured by another guide on a tour we were on at the time that it would be fine to make the late booking and we would definitely be picked up as the manifest is printed off on the morning of each tour. They had also said they would leave a note for the guide, which didn’t happen. We were picked up shortly after the call I made, and on our way, so all good. I would rate the day a 5 if it hadn’t been for that small hiccup. Our guide Tim was professional, but easy going and lots of fun. He complimented the day with a cracking playlist of songs from local artists which was really special. Great commentary, a good sense of adventure and importantly a sense of humour! We did the croc cruise (for the second time, as we also did it on our Litchfield tour) and it was probably even more enjoyable second time as we weren’t so desperate to photograph everything. It really is a must do! Kakadu was spectacular, the scenery, the sounds, the walk, the rock painting and the stories - all so special. Would love to return to Kakadu on a multi day trip in the future. Definitely do this trip if you only have a day, but if you have more time, it would be worth dedicating some of it to this magical place.
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Jessicalazz
Mar 21, 2024
Short but intense - We did the Kakadu day tour. It is very expensive and very long, most of the time you are on the bus, and one day is certainly too little to visit the park. Furthermore, the crocodile cruise is organized separately and increases the price too much... but our guide Dani was very kind, knowledgeable and told us lots of interesting things! He also pampered us with cool water, fresh towels and polaroids! We will definitely use this operator again for other tours!
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